Private Equity

Macquarie Asset Management: Inaugural $711 Million Infrastructure Secondaries Fund Closed

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 4, 2025

Macquarie Asset Management announced the final close of its inaugural infrastructure secondaries fund, the Macquarie Alliance Partners Infrastructure Fund (MAPIF), with total commitments of $711 million. This figure includes both the main fund and the separate managed account (SMA) capital commitments.

Nuveen: $785 Million In Commitments Raised For Nuveen C-PACE Lending Fund III

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 3, 2025

Nuveen, a major global asset manager with over $1.3 trillion in assets, and its affiliate Nuveen Green Capital (NGC), a leader in sustainable real estate financing, have announced $785 million in new commitments to the Nuveen C-PACE Lending Fund III.

Skyline Investors: $125 Million Fund Raised For Inaugural Fund

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 3, 2025

Skyline Investors, a Los Angeles-based private capital firm, has closed its inaugural fund at $125 million. Skyline Investors Fund I attracted a diverse group of investors aligned with its community-focused and solution-oriented strategy.

Silversmith Capital Partners: $1.7 Billion Fifth Fund Closed

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 1, 2025

Silversmith Capital Partners, a growth equity firm supporting entrepreneurs in technology and healthcare, announced the final close of Fund V with $1.7 billion in commitments—$1.6 billion from limited partners and $110 million from the team. This marks its fifth fund in 10 years, totaling over $5 billion in capital, reflecting disciplined execution and a founder-first approach.

Blackstone Increases Korean Presence With Acquisition Of Seoul Logistics Hubs

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 31, 2025

Blackstone Real Estate Partners has acquired a prime last-mile logistics portfolio in the Seoul Metropolitan Area, strengthening its investment position in South Korea through QUBE Industrial Asset Management funds.

Nordic Capital And Permira To Buy Bavarian Nordic For About $3 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 31, 2025

Bavarian Nordic A/S, a prominent Danish biotechnology company specializing in vaccine development, has accepted a takeover offer valued at DKK 19 billion (approximately $2.99 billion) from a consortium comprising Nordic Capital and Permira. This deal aims to accelerate Bavarian Nordic's global growth strategy under private ownership.

Bristol Myers Squibb And Bain Capital Launch New Immunology Company With $300 Million Investment

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 31, 2025

Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) and Bain Capital have announced the creation of NewCo, an independent biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing innovative therapies for autoimmune diseases. With a financing commitment of $300 million from Bain Capital, NewCo's pipeline includes five licensed immunology assets from BMS, featuring three clinical-stage candidates and two Phase 1-ready programs.

KKR: Majority Stake In HealthCare Royalty Partners Acquired

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 30, 2025

Global investment firm KKR has acquired a majority stake in HealthCare Royalty Partners (HCRx), enhancing its capabilities in biopharma royalty and credit investing.

Gridiron Capital Partners With Greenix To Expand Eco-Conscious Pest Control Services

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 30, 2025

Gridiron Capital, an investment firm that collaborates with founders and management teams, has invested in Greenix, a leading independent pest control company in the U.S. This partnership aims to harness Gridiron's expertise in residential services to drive growth for Greenix.

KKR Commits A$500 Million To CleanPeak Energy For Australian Distributed Energy Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 30, 2025

Global investment firm KKR has partnered with CleanPeak Energy, investing A$500 million to expand CleanPeak's distributed energy platform in Australia. This funding will help develop solar, battery storage, and micro-grid solutions for the commercial and industrial (C&I) sector.

Brightstar Capital To Buy 50% Stake In Arden University

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 30, 2025

Private equity firm Brightstar Capital Partners has announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a 50% stake in Arden University. This investment is made in partnership with Global University Systems (GUS), the current owner of Arden.

KKR: Metronet Acquisition Finalized, Forming JV With T-Mobile To Boost Fiber Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 30, 2025

KKR has completed its acquisition of Metronet, a leading independent fiber-to-the-home provider in the U.S., through a joint venture with T-Mobile. This deal integrates Metronet’s broadband infrastructure and operations, aiming to enhance fiber deployment in underserved markets.

Levine Leichtman Capital Buys Shipley Do-Nuts From Peak Rock Capital

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 30, 2025

Levine Leichtman Capital Partners (LLCP), a middle-market private equity firm, has partnered with management to buy Shipley Do-Nuts from Peak Rock Capital.

Saothair Capital Partners: Acquisition Of AAI Completed

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 30, 2025

Saothair Capital Partners, a private equity firm focused exclusively on investing in middle-market manufacturing and industrial companies, announced it has completed the acquisition of AAI from Halma Holdings through a newly formed affiliate.

HealthMark Group: Investment Raised From TA Associates

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 30, 2025

HealthMark Group, a provider of clinical information exchange solutions, announced a strategic investment from TA Associates to boost its growth and enhance healthcare data exchange using advanced technology. Management and Ridgemont Equity Partners will also hold ownership stakes, with TA as the new lead investor.

Stonepeak: European Renewable Land Aggregation Platform JouleTerra Launched

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 30, 2025

Stonepeak, a leading alternative investment firm specializing in infrastructure, has launched JouleTerra, a land aggregation platform for renewable energy sites across Europe. JouleTerra will acquire and lease land to renewable energy operators under long-term contracts, facilitating access to land they would otherwise need to procure and develop.

50 South Capital: Two Flagship Private Equity Funds Closed At Over $2 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 30, 2025

50 South Capital Advisors, part of Northern Trust Asset Management, announced the final closings of two flagship private equity funds, surpassing their fundraising goals. Private Equity Strategic Opportunities Fund V (PESOF V) closed with $1.2 billion, and Private Equity Core Fund XI (PECF XI) with $893 million, attracting investors from wealth, family offices, intermediaries, consultants, and institutions.

IK Partners: €2 Billion Raised For Fourth Small Cap Fund

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 29, 2025

IK Partners, a European private equity firm, has successfully closed its IK Small Cap IV Fund (IK SC IV) with €2 billion in commitments, surpassing its predecessor, IK Small Cap III, which raised €1.2 billion in 2021.

Ardian: New Evergreen Fund Launched To Open Private Markets For More Investors

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 29, 2025

Ardian, a global private investment firm managing $180 billion in assets, today announced the launch of Ardian Access SICAV-RAIF. This new evergreen investment vehicle, domiciled in Luxembourg, will provide professional investors worldwide with flexible access to a diversified portfolio of private assets.

Montagu To Buy Poland-Based Digital Retail Solutions Provider IAI Group

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 29, 2025

Montagu, a mid-market private equity firm, has reached an agreement to acquire IAI Group, which is Poland's leading provider of digital retail solutions, pending regulatory approval. This acquisition will transfer ownership from MCI Capital ASI and IAI's founders.

Carlyle Investing $250 Million In FarmOp Capital For Boosting Farmer Financing

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 29, 2025

Carlyle announced a $250 million partnership with FarmOp Capital, a provider of farm operating loans in the U.S., aimed at increasing access to flexible financing for independent row crop farmers.

Carlyle Reveals New Leadership Team For 2026

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 28, 2025

Global investment firm Carlyle announced key senior leadership appointments, effective January 1, 2026, aimed at enhancing the firm's operational scale and investment outcomes.

Glade Brook: Fourth Strategic Growth Fund Closed At $515 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 28, 2025

Glade Brook Capital Partners has announced the final close of its Glade Brook Strategic Growth Fund IV (SG IV), securing $515 million in capital commitments, surpassing its $450 million target.

High River Resources: Upsized Fund Closed At $205 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 28, 2025

High River Resources Management has closed High River Resources II, LP, raising approximately $205 million, exceeding its target by over 35%. The fund received strong backing from institutional investors, registered investment advisors, and family offices.

Edison Partners: Promotions In Investment And Marketing Teams Revealed

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 28, 2025

Edison Partners, a leading growth equity firm, has announced key promotions in its investment, value creation, and marketing departments.

Hercules Capital’s Adviser: Fourth Private Fund Closed At $1.6 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 28, 2025

Hercules Adviser, the wholly-owned investment adviser of Hercules Capital, has launched its fourth institutional private credit fund, Hercules Growth Lending Fund IV LP (Fund IV). This fund is part of Hercules Adviser’s ongoing strategy, bringing its total managed capital to approximately $1.6 billion across all four funds.

Heritage Group: Fourth Healthcare Fund Closed At $370 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 28, 2025

Heritage Group, a healthcare-focused private equity firm, has successfully closed its Heritage Healthcare Innovation Fund IV (Fund IV), raising over $370 million in capital commitments.

TRIUMPH: $3 Billion Acquisition Deal Completed

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 28, 2025

Triumph Group has been officially acquired by private equity firms Warburg Pincus and Berkshire Partners in a deal valued at approximately $3 billion, making it an independent, privately held company.

HarbourVest Partners: Venu Krishnamurthy Named As Managing Director And Global Private Wealth Head

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 28, 2025

HarbourVest Partners, a global private markets investment firm with over $147 billion in assets as of March 31, 2025, announced Venu Krishnamurthy as Managing Director and Head of Global Private Wealth. He will report to the CEO and oversee all aspects of the wealth business, including sales, marketing, operations, and client service.

HeroDevs: $125 Million Strategic Growth Raised From PSG

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 26, 2025

HeroDevs, a leading provider of security solutions for deprecated open-source software (OSS), has received a $125 million strategic investment from PSG, a growth equity firm, with participation from existing investor Album.